Washington, D.C. - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Man v Food, Best Thing I Ever Ate, and others

Washington, D.C.	(29 restaurants)	1 2

1 2

Restaurant	What to Get	Show / Episode / Recommended By	Yelp! Rating	Restaurant Notes
Bub and Pop's ($$) (859 ratings) 1815 M St NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 457-1111 www.bubandpops.com As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Between the Bread" Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Rockstar Chefs" Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Meat Mashup"	"The Hebrew Hammer" formerly the Jewish Hoagie; corned beef, brisket, roast turkey, Kosher salami, Swiss cheese, spicy mustard, thousand island & cole slaw; looks good Roast Pork Hoagie slow roasted porchetta, hazelnut gremolata, aged provolone & pork jus; looks good Bolognese Parmesan chef's personal favorite; sandwich w/ meatballs, Italian sausage & tomato ragout, caramelized onion, arugula & aged provolone; looks good Philly Special roast pork hoagie; slow roasted porchetta, aged provolone & pork jus w/ sauteed broccoli rabe & peppers Sea Salt & Black Pepper Chips hand-made potato chips served w/ French onion dip	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Between the Bread" Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Rockstar Chefs" Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Triple D Nation: Meat Mashup" Guy Fieri	4.5 out of 5 859 ratings	opened in 2013; Philly transplant ("a taste of Philly in Washington, D.C."); Other Recipes: French Onion Dip
minibar by Jose Andres ($$$$) (348 ratings) 855 E St NW Washington, DC 20004 (202) 393-0812 www.minibarbyjoseandres.c... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"	Insalata Caprese Injection one bite: one cherry tomato pierced by pipette that has blended mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil	Best Thing I Ever Ate "On a Stick" Giada De Laurentiis	4.5 out of 5 348 ratings	6-seat bar that offers tasting menu; one of Jose Andres' restaurant
Shouk ($$) (655 ratings) 655 K St NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 652-1464 www.shouk.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hamburger Heaven"	Shouk Burger veggie burger, roasted tomato, pickled turnip, arugula, charred onion, tahina served in a pita (gluten-free as bowl)	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Hamburger Heaven" Carla Hall	4.5 out of 5 655 ratings	serving street food Israeli-inspired pitas, bowls & salads
Carving Room ($$) (428 ratings) 300 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 525-2116 carvingroom.com As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "All Kinds of Meat"	"Cigars" spring roll wrapper stuffed & fried; choice of Moroccan spiced ground beef, corned beef hash or chorizo (or combo); served w/ dipping sauce Pastrami Poblano oven roasted poblano pepper, crispy pastrami, provolone, a fried egg, chipotle mayo & cilantro served on Ciabatta roll; looks good	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "All Kinds of Meat" Guy Fieri	4.0 out of 5 428 ratings	est. 2012; neighborhood kitchen specializing in house cured & hand carved meats, homemade sides & pickled vegetables
ChurchKey ($$) (1421 ratings) 1337 14th St NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 567-2576 churchkeydc.com As Seen On: Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent D.C. Dining"	Gigante Beans Monte Cristo w/ pig's head terrine & topped w/ syrup Summer Vegetable Ragu	Burgers, Brew & 'Que "Decadent D.C. Dining" Michael Symon	4.0 out of 5 1421 ratings	gastropub that specializes in beer...up to 50 drafts + 700 on the bottle
DC Brau Brewing Company ($) (141 ratings) 3178-B Bladensburg Rd NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 621-8890 www.dcbrau.com As Seen On: Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent D.C. Dining"	Beer	Burgers, Brew & 'Que "Decadent D.C. Dining" Michael Symon	4.0 out of 5 141 ratings	since 1956; specialize in beer w/ brewery in-house
DCity Smokehouse ($$) (384 ratings) 203 Florida Ave NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 733-1919 www.dcitysmokehouse.com As Seen On: Iconic Eats	Half Smoke half pork, half beef wieners from Mangers (in Baltimore) topped w/ shredded cheese, BBQ brisket chili, yellow mustard & chopped onions; looks good	Iconic Eats	4.0 out of 5 384 ratings	traditional BBQ taste in an unconventional setting; moved from original airing location (8 Florida Ave NW)
Del Campo [CLOSED] ($$$) (532 ratings) 777 I St NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 289-7377 www.delcampodc.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"	Wagyu Brisket Sandwich brisket smoked in applewood, sliced, grilled w/ Manchego cheese & smoked again; w/ garlic aioli, smoked Hollandaise sauce, slaw, smoked tomato jam; looks good	Guilty Pleasures "Fried Fabulous Fun" Carla Hall	4.0 out of 5 532 ratings	[CLOSED]; airy, 174-seat agrarian space is home to a meat-driven, wine-centric menu

Filomena Ristorante ($$$) (2597 ratings) 1063 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 338-8800 www.filomena.com As Seen On: Pasta Paradise	Gnocchi Della Mamma potatoe based dumpling in Bolognese Meat Sauce; looks good Neopolitan Ragu Con Cavatelli looks good	Pasta Paradise	4.0 out of 5 2597 ratings	homemade pasta; "Pasta Mama" makes pasta right at street window; aftermeal drink is on-the-house
Founding Farmers ($$) (13742 ratings) 1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 822-8783 www.wearefoundingfarmers.... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Reinvented Classics"	Devil-ish Eggs sampler w/ various types: Maine lobster, crab, smoked salmon and classic; get fresh eggs from a local farmer everyday	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Reinvented Classics" Robert Irvine	4.0 out of 5 13742 ratings	opened in 2008; offer farm-inspired American true food and drink in a modern, casual and eco-friendly setting; three blocks from the White House
Granville Moore's ($$) (975 ratings) 1238 H St NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 399-2546 granvillemoores.com As Seen On: Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Mussels & Fries"	Moules Frites (Bleu) hook's blue cheese, pork belly, shallots, spinach, white wine, lemon; fries are crispy, twice fried, hand-cut potatoes & come w/ choice of dipping sauces (truffle mayo served for Throwdown)	Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Mussels & Fries" Bobby Flay	4.0 out of 5 975 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe]
Lucky Buns ($$) (372 ratings) 2000 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 506-1713 www.luckybunsdc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hamburger Heaven"	Alfie's Bun Australian-influenced burger w/ double Creekstone patties, Gouda, runny egg, pineapple, pickled beetroot, arugula, Lucky sauce, grilled red onion; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Hamburger Heaven" Eddie Jackson	4.0 out of 5 372 ratings	since 2016; inspired by burger creations of SE Asia, Australia, the UK & beyond
Michel Richard Citronelle [CLOSED] ($$$$) (246 ratings) 3000 M St NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 625-2150 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Eggstraordinary"	Lobster "Begula" Pasta tin can lined w/ lobster meat, a poached egg, Hollandaise sauce and topped w/ black-dyed couscous pasta (making it look like Beluga caviar...and hence the different spelling in the name)	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Eggstraordinary" Gail Simmons	4.0 out of 5 246 ratings	[CLOSED]; James Beard Award winner 2007 (Outstanding Chef, Outstanding Wine Service); meal at the grill-side table inside the kitchen is available
Toki Underground ($$) (2245 ratings) 1234 H St NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 388-3086 tokiunderground.com As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "East-West Flavorfest"	Toki Classic Ramen ramen soup w/ 8-10 optional add-ons; Guy's had pulled pork, crispy chicken oysters, pork cheeks, bok choy, scallions, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, slow-poached egg, chili oil & black garlic oil; "truly a masterpiece of food" -Guy Fieri; looks good Vegetable Dumplings Guy had them pan-fried; "might be the best vegetarian dumpling that I've ever had...they ask 'what's your last meal'...I'm gonna put this vegetarian dumpling in that list" -Guy Fieri; dumpling options include pork, chicken or seafood; looks good	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "East-West Flavorfest" Guy Fieri	4.0 out of 5 2245 ratings	since 2011; Taiwan-inspired cuisine specializing in ramen & dumplings; no signage...located (hidden) upstairs from The Pug; Other Recipes: Chicken Karage
Tortilla Cafe ($) (557 ratings) 210 7th St SE Washington, DC 20003 (202) 547-5700 tortillacafe.com As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "From Pork to Tofu"	Chicken Tamale "this is--w/o question--one of the tastiest tamales"-Guy Fieri Pork and Cheese Pupusa #1 menu item; chopped seasoned pork w/ ricotta cheese; "you gotta come try this--I'm not kidding you..out of bounds!"-Guy Fieri	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "From Pork to Tofu" Guy Fieri	4.0 out of 5 557 ratings	in Eastern Market; authentic Salvadoran food; Other Recipes: Pico de Gallo
Art and Soul ($$$) (879 ratings) 415 New Jersey Ave NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 393-7777 www.jdvhotels.com/restaur... As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cheesiest and Meatiest"	Fried Chicken for Two double-dredged fried free range chicken served w/ spicy collards, buttermilk mash & gravy; looks good	Guilty Pleasures "Cheesiest and Meatiest" Rocco Dispirito	3.5 out of 5 879 ratings

Ben's Chili Bowl ($) (3774 ratings) 1213 U St NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 667-0058 benschilibowl.com As Seen On: 101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Genuine Legends" Man v. Food, Episode: "Washington, D.C."	Chili Half Smoke sausage; looks good; looks good	101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown "Countdown 40-21" Best Thing I Ever Ate "Genuine Legends" Jernard Wells Man v. Food "Washington, D.C." Adam Richman	3.5 out of 5 3774 ratings	#28 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1958; D.C. landmark; Bill Cosby, President Obama ate here
Comet Ping Pong ($$) (828 ratings) 5037 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 364-0404 www.cometpingpong.com As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Farm To Table" Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Flavortown Faves"	"Stanley" (Pizza) pizza w/ house-made Italian fennel sausage, sauce, mozzarella, roasted peppers "The Philly" (Calzone) calzone w/ house roasted pork, garlic, red pepper, grilled broccoli rabe & provolone "Yalie" (Pizza) top seller; pizza w/ fresh clams, garlic, melted onions, thyme, parmesan, lemon	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Farm To Table" Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Flavortown Faves" Guy Fieri	3.5 out of 5 828 ratings	pizza joint; ping pong tables in restaurant (to play); tables are painted like ping pong tables; Other Recipes: Ricotta
Fojol Bros of Merlindia [CLOSED] ($) (187 ratings) Dupont Cir Washington, DC 20009 (443) 595-7644 As Seen On: Food Truck Paradise	Chicken Curry Chicken Masala looks good Lassi pop mango popcicle	Food Truck Paradise	3.5 out of 5 187 ratings	[CLOSED]; food truck; long lines; servers/cooks dressed in wacky costumes and wear mustaches
Good Stuff Eatery ($$) (1894 ratings) 303 Pennsylvania Ave SE Washington, DC 20003 (202) 543-8222 www.goodstuffeatery.com As Seen On: Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent D.C. Dining"	Obama Burger burger w/ applewood smoked bacon, red onion marmalade, bleu cheese, horseradish mayo; looks good Smoke House Burger burger w/ applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, fried Vidalia onion ring, chipotle BBQ sauce; looks good	Burgers, Brew & 'Que "Decadent D.C. Dining" Michael Symon	3.5 out of 5 1894 ratings	President Obama ate here
Jaleo ($$$) (1968 ratings) 480 7th St NW Washington, DC 20004 (202) 628-7949 www.jaleo.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Better Than Mine"	Arozz A Banda Con Gambas Paella seafood rice-dish	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Better Than Mine" Marc Murphy	3.5 out of 5 1968 ratings	opened in 1993; one of Jos� Andr�s's restaurant (Jos� was named Outstanding Chef of the Year at the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards)
Jumbo Slice Pizza ($) (241 ratings) 2341 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 234-2200 As Seen On: Food Wars, Episode: "Washington, DC: Jumbo Pizza"	Pizza jumbo slice; uses Mozzarella and provolone cheeses; each slice is 20-inches long and weighs 1-lb	Food Wars "Washington, DC: Jumbo Pizza" Camille Ford	3.5 out of 5 241 ratings	Food War: Pizza Mart vs. Jumbo Slice Pizza... Pizza Mart won (3-votes-to-2); originator of jumbo pizza slice in Adams Morgan; competes w/ Pizza Mart (owned by his younger brother) only 1 block away
Mason Dixie Biscuit [CLOSED] ($) (206 ratings) 2301 Bladensburg Rd NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 849-3518 www.masondixiebiscuits.co... As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Decadence"	Adobo Lamb Biscuit biscuit sandwich w/ adobo-braised shredded lamb, salsa verde, fried egg; looks good	Guilty Pleasures "Deep-Fried Decadence" Carla Hall	3.5 out of 5 206 ratings	[CLOSED]; est. 2014; moved from original airing location (Union Market)
Oohh's & Aahh's ($$) (1330 ratings) 1005 U St NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 667-7142 www.oohhsnaahhs.com As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Wings, Dogs and Claws"	Chicken Wings top seller; looks good Shrimp and Grits	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Wings, Dogs and Claws" Guy Fieri	3.5 out of 5 1330 ratings	soul food
Pizza Mart ($) (178 ratings) 2445 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 234-9700 As Seen On: Food Wars, Episode: "Washington, DC: Jumbo Pizza"	Pizza jumbo slice; uses mozzarella, provolone and cheddar cheeses; each slice is 20-inches long and weighs 1-lb	Food Wars "Washington, DC: Jumbo Pizza" Camille Ford	3.5 out of 5 178 ratings	Food War: Pizza Mart vs. Jumbo Slice Pizza; Pizza Mart won (3-votes-to-2)... competes w/ Jumbo Slice Pizza (owned by his older brother) only 1 block away; spicier sauce